DG11 1LW
Working hours – Shifts (days and nights)
Benefits
* Competitive salary (Base Salary)
* 24 days holidays
* Annual Pay review
* Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
* X4 annual salary life assurance cover
* Flexible Benefits - buy up to 5 days annual leave (Pro-Rata), reward gateway scheme with discounts at various retailers via my benefit platform
* Strong career development & training to upskill to multiskilled (internal and external training)
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team of operators at Arla Foods Lockerbie Dairy, working across our Anaerobic Digestion and effluent plant. The role involves providing technical and process skills within a multiskilled team, ensuring operational continuity and improvement. The AD Technician will champion safe working conditions and contribute to LEAN principles, food safety, and quality standards at the site.
How you would add value
* Operate and monitor state-of-the-art processing equipment to produce gas for the grid and ensure effluent discharge compliance, reporting on process and equipment status based on performance
* Collaborate with engineering and team members to minimize downtime due to breakdowns and facilitate planned maintenance and projects
* Utilize specialist knowledge to analyze processes and suggest optimizations and improvements
* Support KPI delivery to help the department and site meet their goals
* Promote a safety culture by reporting near misses, risk observations, environmental issues, and behavioral safety observations; ensure accurate completion of paperwork
* Apply Lean principles to drive continuous operational improvements and adopt best practices
Grow with Arla
* Ambition & drive
* Experience with effluent treatment plants (ETP) or Anaerobic Digestion plants (AD) is highly desirable
* A motivated team player capable of working independently and making decisions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
* Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines
* Analytical, methodical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* Strong attitude towards quality, food safety, and health & safety
* Excellent IT skills, numeracy, and literacy
Additional information about our Lockerbie AD and effluent plants
* A well-invested, highly automated site set to receive a further c.£39 million investment, with more upgrades planned
* Ongoing works on our Anaerobic Digestion plant at Lockerbie, which will become the largest in Europe upon completion
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to high-quality products, sustainability, and innovation. We value people and our planet, striving to unlock everyone's potential. Our mission is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join Arla Foods and be part of a cooperative dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet and leading the dairy industry towards sustainability.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to be authentic. Diversity and collaboration drive our success and help us reach new heights in the dairy industry.
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